Black Giving Black Winter Clothing Giveaway: Warmth Across Baltimore Communities

On January 10, 2026, the Pan-Afrikan Liberation Movement answered the call when our community needed it most. The Black Giving Black Winter Coat & Clothing Giveaway at Watoto Development Center wasn't just about distributing winter essentials—it was a revolutionary act of love, showing the impact and power of self-determination.

When Black mothers face job losses and economic uncertainty, revolutionary organizations don't stand idle; rain or shine. On Saturday afternoon, we lifted the tents, raised awareness and gave out many of the donations we received from sponsors. Special thanks to our sponsors whose commitment helped make this impact possible: Old Navy, Cashland, Urban Outlet, A Yo Boutique, and The North Face.

The Impact: Communities Coming Together

The reach of this giveaway extended far beyond a single neighborhood. 259 essential winter items found their way to families across Baltimore, spanning neighborhoods from West Baltimore to East Baltimore, from Park Heights to Brooklyn, reaching communities in need throughout the city and beyond.

The items distributed tell the story of what our families needed most:

• 136 pairs of gloves to protect hands from the winter cold

• 65 warm hats to keep heads covered

• 18 winter coats to shield families from the elements

• 9 pairs of pants, 8 thermal sets, 15 earmuffs, and more

ZIP Codes Served: A Map of Community Care

Our impact reached families across 16 different ZIP codes, demonstrating the widespread need and the far-reaching arms of community solidarity:

West Baltimore & Northwest: 21207, 21215, 21216, 21217, 21223

North Baltimore: 21211

East Baltimore: 21206, 21213, 21218

South Baltimore: 21222, 21226, 21229

Downtown: 21201

Beyond Baltimore City: 21043 (Ellicott City), 21208 (Pikesville), 21401 (Annapolis), 20772 (Upper Marlboro)

Each ZIP code represents real families, real neighbors, real members of our community who walked through our doors and left with more than clothing—they left knowing they are part of something larger, a movement committed to their well-being.

Revolutionary Response to Crisis

Let's not limit this to "charity". This was political action. This was community building at its most fundamental level. We recognize political activism as a cyclical ability to serve our people through 4 key steps: education, mobilization, organization, and agitation. This weekend, we were successful in implementing the first 2.